Itinerary

Washington DC - Corning - Niagara Falls (428 miles)

Today, we will visit the Corning Museum of Glass, which contains a collection of more than 45,000 glass objects, some of them over 3,500 years old. Then, we will go to magnificent Niagara Falls, where we will be able to take the famous Maid of the Mist cruise. (Take Jet Boat during winter time when Maid of the Mist is closed). Afterwards, guests will have the choice either to stay in the park to explore further or join an optional in-depth tour of Niagara to visit Cave of Winds and Old Fort Niagara for an extra fee. Guests will overnight in Niagara Falls hotel to enjoy the famous Niagara Falls Fireworks and Illumination.

Corning, NY

Corning is a city in Steuben County, New York, United States, on the Chemung River. The population was 11,183 at the 2010 census. It is named for Erastus Corning, an Albany financier and railroad executive who was an investor in the company that developed the community.

Corning Museum of Glass

Explore the science and art behind glassmaking at Corning's unique non-profit museum. View thousands of historic glass artifacts, learn interesting historical facts, and even create your own glass work during a workshop. This attraction is fun for people of all ages.

Niagara Falls, NY

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

Maid of the Mist

Soak in the excitement of Niagara falls (literally). This world-famous boat tour takes you directly into the basin of the Horseshoe Falls for unprecedented views you can't get anywhere else. Don't forget your rain gear and sense of adventure!

Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour

Experience Niagara Falls like never before! This in-depth tour takes you on an exploration of historical Niagara. Discover Old Fort Niagara and the Whirlpool State Park, for a glimpse into an often unseen side of the falls.

Old Fort Niagara

Standing on a bluff above Lake Ontario not far from Niagara Falls, Old Fort Niagara has dominated the entrance to the Niagara River since 1726. The colorful history of the site began even earlier, and continues to the present day.

Jet Boat Ride

Experience an adventurous boat ride along the Niagara Gorge any time of year. Whether summer or winter, passengers enjoy a climate-controlled boat interior while admiring the natural beauty of the falls. Be sure to pack water-proof gear and dress accordingly.

Visit when Maid of the Mist closed in winter. Maybe closed due to bad weather.

Deluxe Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Niagara Falls/Sheraton at the Niagara Falls or similar

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Boston (467 miles)

After watching IMAX movie, we will head to Boston to visit Trinity Church, John Hancock Tower, Boston Common, Boston State House. Guests will enjoy Boston Lobster Meal.

Niagara Falls, NY

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

Niagara Falls Adventure Theater IMAX

For those who wish to learn more about the geological activity that formed the most compelling natural attraction in the country, this IMAX movie is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the area.

Boston, MA

Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant. Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and see where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown or visit the North End and look out over the harbor.

Trinity Church

Trinity Church is located in Boston's upscale Back Bay neighborhood. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and the elaborate and ornate building has become a landmark and icon in downtown Boston.

John Hancock Tower

The John Hancock Tower is an iconic skyscraper in Boston, MA. Constructed in 1968, this beautiful blue building is staple of the Boston skyline. It is the tallest building both in Boston and all of New England.

Boston Common

(Passing By)
Boston's famous park has been serving citizens of the city for over 200 years. The 50 acres of rolling lawns and clear ponds have seen the likes of everyone from Martin Luther King to Paul Revere.

Boston Athenaeum

(Passing By)
As one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States - founded in 1807 - the Boston Athenaeum contains a rare book collection of over 100,000 volumes and a comparable collection of art.

Opening Hours: Tue 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Wed - Sat 10:00am - 4:00pm

Boston Lobster Meal

At one time, lobster was considered low-class food, barely fit to be used as fertilizer. Not so today-- the most elite are willing to shell out a fortune for a good lobster, and Massachusetts is famous for its shellfish.

Boston - Newport - Providence - New Haven - New York (198 miles)

In the morning, we will take a Harvard In-Depth Tour. Then we will take phote in MIT campus. After that we will have lunch at Quincy Market or choose some souvenirs. If time allows, we will additionally visit Breaker Mansion in Newport, RI and Yale University in New Haven, CT. (*For winter schedule (10/1-3/31), we will move to Providence to see Rhode Island State House instand of Breaker Mansion. )

Boston, MA

Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant. Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and see where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown or visit the North End and look out over the harbor.

Harvard University In-Depth Tour

One of the most famous institutions of higher learning in the world, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA has been standing since 1636, making it the oldest university in the United States. Our unique student led campus tour will tell you the most interesting stories of both history and the architecture.

MIT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research university known the world over for its highly selective and intense academics, and MIT alumni include 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.

Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Quincy Market

Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.

Newport, RI

Newport is a high end New England seaport town, extremely popular among the mega-rich of America. Travel along Ocean Drive to get beautiful scenic views and see the magnificent Breakers Mansion. It is a short drive from Boston.

Breakers Mansion

(Optional if time permits)
The Breakers Mansion is the largest and most opulent of the famous and historical Newport Mansions open to the public. Built by the Vanderbilt family at the turn of the century, this "summer cottage" stuns and amazes.

Providence, RI

Providence, founded in 1636, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The city is situated at the mouth of the Providence River at the head of Narragansett Bay.

Rhode Island State House

(Optional if time permits)
The Rhode Island State House is the capitol building of the state's government. It is a grandiose neoclassical style building reminiscent of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Built in 1895, it is part the National Register of Historic Places.

New Haven, CT

New Haven is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. Besides, New Haven is the home of Yale University.

Yale University

(Optional if time permits)
Founded in 1701, this world-famous university is the third-oldest in the United States. This Ivy-League school is consistently ranked as one of the best institutions of higher learning in the entire world, and admission is extremely competitive.

New York

Today, we are going to explore the Big Apple, New York City. We will get on top of the One World Trade Center to overlook the city. Then we will take Statue of Liberty Cruise getting a view of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty and photo with Brooklyn Bridge, followed byIntrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park.
We will also visit Wall Street, Trinity Church, Charging Bull and Times Square. We will drive pass Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and much more.

New York, NY

The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The Cultural Capital of the World... whatever you call New York City, its impact on worldwide culture and business is undeniable. Seeing this famous metropolis is something no one ever forgets!

One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center is the main building of the new World Trade Center complex in New York City. Once completed in late 2013, this will be both the tallest building in New York and third-tallest in the world.

Statue of Liberty Cruise

This world-famous statue in New York harbor is best known as a center of immigration in the United States. Dedicated in 1886, it has served not just as a symbol of New York but of the country ever since.

Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum

The USS Intrepid, docked permanently in New York Harbor, is an authentic World War II aircraft carrier that now functions as a military history museum. On the deck of the ship is a collection of fighter planes.

Central Park

New York City's world-famous park sees over 35 million visitors every year, and not without reason. From playgrounds to ponds, horse carriages to bird-watching, and ice skating to rock climbing, the possibilities are endless in the 843-acre commons.

Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 6:00am - 1:00am

Wall Street

This famous street in New York City's Financial District has become synonymous with American financial enterprises. It is also the home of the New York Stock Exchange, and has been (or still is) the location of several other exchanges.

Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes

Trinity Church

(Passing By)
Built in the mid-1800s, Trinity Church (also called St. Paul's Chapel) is the oldest public building that is in continuous use in NYC. The current church is the third on this site; the first Trinity Church was built in 1698.

Opening Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm, Please note that St. Paul's Chapel is temporarily closed while undergoing restoration. The churchyard will remain open. Check the St. Paul's Chapel blog for information and updates

Charging Bull

This bronze sculpture that sits at the northern tip of New York's Bowling Green Park is ready to strike! It was commissioned to represent the "strength and power of the American people" after the stock market crashed in 1987.

Times Square

Called "The Crossroads of the World," this major intersection in midtown Manhattan-- where Broadway hits Seventh Avenue-- is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless forms of media.

Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Fifth Avenue

(Passing By)
One of the most famous shopping areas in the world-- and one of the most expensive-- New York City's Fifth Avenue cuts across Manhattan and hold some of its most famous landmarks and event centers.

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Rockefeller Center

(Passing By)
A member of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Landmark, the world-famous Rockefeller Center (named for John. D. Rockefeller's son) in Midtown Manhattan has been a New York hub since the 1930s.

New York Free Tour

After arriving at Chinatown, tour guide will give each guests a map of New York. You will explore this city by yourself for the whole day, such as Columbia University, Grand Central Terminal etc.

New York, NY

The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The Cultural Capital of the World... whatever you call New York City, its impact on worldwide culture and business is undeniable. Seeing this famous metropolis is something no one ever forgets!

Departure & Return

After the end of journey, we provide the bus driving you back to Washington D.C. (715 H Street At 7th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001). There is no tour guide in the bus when returning, and the final drop-off address is decided by your guide. ***Or drop you off at the New York airports (JFK/LGA/ EWR). ***

Complementary airport drop-off is provided for 24 hours, with the particular time arranged accordingly.

Price Includes

4 nights hotel accomodation

Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle

Professional Tour Guide

Price Excludes

Admission Fees:

Destination

Adult

Child

Senior

Boston, MA

Boston Lobster Meal (Optional)

$32

$32 (3-12 yrs)

$32 (Over 65 yrs)

Harvard University In-Depth Tour (Optional)

$16

$8 (3-12 yrs)

$12 (Over 65 yrs)

Corning, NY

Corning Museum of Glass (Optional)

$19.50

Free (Under 17 yrs)

$16.60 (Over 55 yrs)

New Haven, CT

Yale University (Optional)

$11

$7 (3-12 yrs)

$11 (Over 65 yrs)

New York, NY

Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum (Optional)

$33

$24 (5-12 yrs)

$31 (Over 65 yrs)

One World Trade Center (Optional)

$37

$31 (6-12 yrs)

$35 (Over 65 yrs)

Statue of Liberty Cruise (Optional)

$29

$17 (3-12 yrs)

$24 (Over 65 yrs)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Optional)

$25

Free (3-12 yrs, under 12 with adult)

$17 (Over 65 yrs)

Newport, RI

Breakers Mansion (Optional)

$24

$8 (6-17 yrs)

$24 (Over 65 yrs)

Niagara Falls, NY

Cave of the Winds (Optional)

$19

$16 (6-12 yrs)

$19 (Over 65 yrs)

Jet Boat Ride (Optional)

$66

$56 (Under 12 yrs)

$56 (Over 55 yrs)

Maid of the Mist (Optional)

$19.25

$11.20 (6-12 yrs)

$19.25 (Over 65 yrs)

Niagara Falls Adventure Theater IMAX (Optional)

$12

$8 (6-12 yrs)

$12 (Over 65 yrs)

Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (Optional)

$25

$15 (3-12 yrs)

$22 (Over 65 yrs)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements.

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All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.

Travel Documents

Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.

All passengers must arrive 30 minutes before departure time. All passengers must show photo ID and boarding pass or tickets for boarding; absolutely no boarding without tickets. Departure time and boarding location will be confirmed after reservation is made.

Travel Insurance

Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.

Luggage Restriction

1-4 Days Tour: Each passenger may carry one check-in luggage and one carry-on bag.

Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

Tour Cancellation
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